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Subject: RE:      Large format color scanner query]
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 22:31:25 -0800
From: Administrator <[log in to unmask]>


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We have been using a Vidar Atlas P36 for approximately 5 months and have
found it to be a high quality device.  We've scanned about 800 pieces to
date and have had no significant problems and no damaged source
material, even though some of the documents are from the late 19th
century and have had damage.

We did not purchase the higher speed hardware key and have found that
it's not a necessity for now, although it is nice to have the option to
upgrade.

We have been scanning at 400dpi and have been using EasyTWAIN with
Photoshop to process the images.

Best Regards,

John Novak
Novacell Technologies


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Subject: Large format color scanner query
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2003 14:48:40 -0000
From: "Fleet, Christopher" <[log in to unmask]>


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Hello,

We are looking to acquire a large-format color scanner, and I wondered
if list members might be willing to offer any advice? I have reviewed
the maps-l archives for the last few years, and I'm aware this subject
has cropped up before, but with only brief suggestions, and nothing that
recent.

Ideally we would like a sheet-feed scanner, 36 inches wide or greater,
that can scan up to 400 dpi in color and greyscale, to standard image
formats including TIFF. We already have a large-format colour printer
(HP 500 PS), so we would not be looking for an integrated
scanner/printer option.

Many thanks in advance,

Chris

Christopher Fleet
Map Library
National Library of Scotland
33 Salisbury Place
EDINBURGH, EH9 1SL.
Scotland.

Tel. 0131 466 3813
Fax. 0131 466 3812
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